The Giant, O'Brien, is a freak of nature on display in 1782 London. On exhibit for money, he has, he soon finds out, come to die--and a man of science covets the corpse for his own purposes. Hailed as "an acute observer, fearless in exploring difficult subjects" ("The Wall Street Journal"), Mantel here tells of the convergence of two worlds on the cusp of a new century.
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The Giant, O'Brien, is a freak of nature on display in 1782 London. On exhibit for money, he has, he soon finds out, come to die--and a man of science covets the corpse for his own purposes. Hailed as "an acute observer, fearless in exploring difficult subjects" ("The Wall Street Journal"), Mantel here tells of the convergence of two worlds on the cusp of a new century.
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Add this copy of The Giant, O'Brien to cart. $2.17, good condition, Sold by Once Upon A Time Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Henry Holt and Co.
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Good in good dust jacket. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
Add this copy of Giant, O'Brien to cart. $95.00, new condition, Sold by Keeper Reineau Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hamilton, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Henry Holt & Company.
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New in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. Signed by Multi Award Winning Author Hilary Mantel, in person, Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 208 p. Audience: General/trade. A New copy; which is tight, and has never been read; in a Near Fine dust jacket (Near Fine due vey minimal shelf ware). American First Edition-First Printing with a full number line beginning with a 1. Signed, signature only, on the Title page by the two time Man Booker Winning Author Hilary Mantel, in person, during her book tour event in New York City on June 8, 2015. A photo of Hilary during the event, and a photo of the event poster will be included. "The Giant, O'Brien" is a fictionalized account of Irish giant Charles Byrne (O'Brien) and Scottish surgeon John Hunter. Set mainly in the 1780's, it tells of O'Brien, and his companions as they decide to escape the poverty of Ireland to seek their fortune in London. Rest assured, this collectible, hard to find American signed First/First, copy is well protected in an archival Mylar cover; and will be very carefully packaged with protective material; and will be shipped in a new box. We always treat all of our books, and book buyers with the utmost respect.
